At a glance
Reported students
276
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
W M Jenkins Elementary: 276 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 260
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about W M Jenkins Elementary
W M Jenkins Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hickory. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Hickory City Schools. NCES reports 276 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.4%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking W M Jenkins Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.82 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42%
- Hispanic21.4%
- Black12.7%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hickory City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Longview Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
269 reported students
Southwest Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
292 reported students
Oakwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
336 reported students
Viewmont Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Grandview Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
347 reported students
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
High · Grades 09–12
201 reported students
Public schools near W M Jenkins Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Campbell Elementary Elementary · Catawba County Schools | PK–06 | 505 | 1.9 mi |
| Viewmont Elementary Elementary · Hickory City Schools | PK–05 | 509 | 2.2 mi |
| Snow Creek Elementary Elementary · Catawba County Schools | KG–06 | 551 | 3 mi |
| Oakwood Elementary Elementary · Hickory City Schools | PK–05 | 336 | 3.2 mi |
| Bethlehem Elementary Elementary · Alexander County Schools | PK–05 | 435 | 3.9 mi |
| Saint Stephens Elementary Elementary · Catawba County Schools | KG–06 | 711 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about W M Jenkins Elementary
What grades does W M Jenkins Elementary serve?
W M Jenkins Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hickory City Schools.
How many students attend W M Jenkins Elementary?
W M Jenkins Elementary reported 276 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 260 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at W M Jenkins Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 276 students and 17.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is W M Jenkins Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
W M Jenkins Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hickory City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of W M Jenkins Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is W M Jenkins Elementary in?
W M Jenkins Elementary is part of Hickory City Schools, based in Hickory, NC, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near W M Jenkins Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clyde Campbell Elementary (1.9 mi), Viewmont Elementary (2.2 mi), Snow Creek Elementary (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.